Budget Bevvies

So many drinks cost a fortune to buy! Here's a quick guide to 4 of my favourite beverages which normally cost you pounds out and about but cost you pennies in the comfort of your own home.


Iced Coffee with Syrup
Shop price: £3 Cost to make: 54p

You will need:
- 2 Teaspoons of Instant coffee
- 1/2 Pint of Semi-skimmed milk
- 1 Teaspoon of Maple Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons of boiling water

Method:
Mix your boiling water and instant coffee in a large glass until the granules have dissolved. Add the milk and syrup to the coffee mixture and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes or add a couple of ice cubes and serve immediately.

Fruit Smoothie
Shop price: £2:75 Cost to make: £1

You will need:
- 1 Banana
- 5 Strawberries
- 1 Large handful of blue berries
- 4 Tablespoons of natural yogurt
- 1/2 Pint of skimmed milk
- 1 Teaspoon of honey

Method:
Chop the banana into rough chunks and place in a blender with all the other ingredients, blend until smooth. This delicious smoothie makes a great on-the-go breakfast!

Mojito Cocktail
Bar Price: £6 Cost to make: £1.15

You will need:
- 1 Teaspoon of Caster Sugar
- 1/2 a Lime
- Small handful of Mint leaves
- 50ml White rum
- Soda water
- Ice (plenty!)

Method:
Crush ice and place in a cocktail shaker, squeeze in the lime, mint and sugar using a heavy spoon (or muddler if you have one) mix together, crushing as you go. Add the rum and shake. Pour into a glass and top up with soda water, lime wedges and a couple of mint leaves to garnish.

Cookies and Cream Milkshake
Shop price: £2.50 Cost to make: 48p

You will need:
- 4 Oreo cookies
- 2 Scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 Pint of full fat milk
- 2 Tablespoons of chocolate sauce or chocolate spread

Method:
Place all ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth. Serve in a tall glass with whipped cream on top - lets face it if your drinking this the diet has long gone out the window.